Christmas Letter

Dear Two legged Friends, Christmas 2005

Life in our house has been very good. Our human has continued to be very busy but still finds time to love us. Most days we get supper on time and when we don’t all she has to do is give us a scratch under the chin and all is forgiven. Since this is such a busy time for her, we decided to do her Christmas letter for her. This is our first try with a keyboard so please be patience!

Life with our human is good. We know that she is busy with the Church and the youth that she works with. We hear that the kids are coming over again soon and we are preparing. For Sully it’s under the bed from start to finish, and Blue, well, you all know how she prides herself on being a socialite. We know that our human is very thankful for the friends she has made in Fredericton and thanks God often for their love and support.

Like you, we hear our human often go on about 2 other little people in her life. Kimmie we had heard of before. She is almost 3 now and we are in danger of being chased if we every meet up again. Blue thinks she is up to the challenge and Sully declares that she will just hide under the bed. But after leaving us for a month (yes we are still bitter about that) she came back with a new bounce in her step. A small human our size was born while she was gone. Our human helped deliver the baby at home because the mother (our human’s sister) couldn’t make it to the hospital in time. We don’t see what the big deal is. Everyone we know is born at home if they are lucky and not in the alley like our cousin Ollie. But apparently when you’re a human and you’re not expecting to have it at home it’s a big deal. But we hear that all have recovered and the one they call Rebecca Grace is a real cutie.

The rest of our human’s family is doing well. Her brother Tom is still working at the restaurant he was last year. Her parents are finding that having 2 granddaughters is double the fun. They really are enjoying the girls. And us grandkitties too!

Like our Human reminds us often, we are very Blessed. We wish you all the Blessings of love, Joy and Peace that Jesus brings, now and for the year to come.

MERRY Christmas,
Blue & Sully

It's the time of year

Today at a youth pastors meeting we were talking in our small groups about how busy we are at this time of year with concerts and parties and all that stuff. My prayer was that we be a good example of how not to get caught up in all the business and enjoy the celebration of Christ's birth. So I guess that is the real question. How are we good examples to those around us? In all the Christmas preparations do we really take time to focus our thoughts on Christ? That is my own prayer is that I can be more focused on Him this season and less caught up with all that is happening around me! So my question for you is how?

You're The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe!

by C.S. Lewis

You were just looking for some decent clothes when everything changed
quite dramatically. For the better or for the worse, it is still hard to tell. Now it
seems like winter will never end and you feel cursed. Soon there will be an epic
struggle between two forces in your life and you are very concerned about a betrayal
that could turn the balance. If this makes it sound like you're re-enacting Christian
theological events, that may or may not be coincidence. When in doubt, put your trust
in zoo animals.


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Long time no blog

So here I am not doing a very good job of keeping this thing updated.... I will try harder, I promise. So much has taken place in the last few weeks.

Let's see:

• I can now not only see all of the floor of my office I can now see the top of my desk. What a feeling it is to have a fresh start!

• last weekend I went to lead a Youth mission in Blackville NB. I had never been to this part of the province so it was a new experience. I should of known when we walked into the hall and it was warmer outside than in we were in for trouble! The furnace wasn't working right but they did get it going but we all thought the gas fumes were going to drive us out. Then, on top of that was possibility the worst pizza I have ever had, the night didn't start off well. We went over to the Church to have an opening worship service. The first band that played was really heavy and it did not go over well. I know that the Priest there was very upset about the music. The rest of the night was a worship band made up of mostly youths and they did an amazing job. People have to understand that the music of today's youth culture is an ever changing organism. Things that appealed to one generation is not going to draw the next in and visa versa. Why can't people be open to the concept that God can speak to people through all sorts of music. I am very diverse in what I like. People are very surprised in the types of music I say I like. The next day we all felt like we were walking on eggshells because of some of the things that had happened the night before. But the day went well. I think that we accomplished our goal of encouraging the youth to look to Jesus instead of drugs. I understand that drugs are a real problem in that area among the youth. I guess when you have nothing else to do for entertainment getting high seems like a good option.
• I am about to embark on a 3 day shopping trip. I am looking forward to just having a change.
• I think that might be it for now. When I can figure out how to post pictures I will get some on here.

Today is the day

Well it happened 35 years ago today, life in the outside world began.

Being there when my sister delivered my niece has brought a new understanding of birthdays. They really are a miracle in themselves. I was amazed at the whole process. The fact that God creates us for a purpose and has a plan for our lives that begins 9 months before we enter the world at times can overwhelm me. Don't you wonder if your fulfilling the purpose that God set out for you? I know I do. I give thanks that God has placed in my life friends who see my call and confirm it often. So As I begin life as a 35 year old I wonder about the plans God has for the next 35 years.... long range I know but even 15 years ago I didn't see myself here and in full time ministry.

Diary of a youth pastors office

Nov 4 Manna is growing into a messy blob that is encompassing everything
Nov 5 Manna exploded into office
Nov 6 added children's church mess to the chaos
Nov 7 space brewed on day off
Nov 8 added more stuff to the mess then left for meetings. When I returned and found that the cleaning fairy still hadn't been there I cleared a spot to work and tried to ignore the mess.
Nov 9 arrived at office at 5:30 pm after a day long meeting pushed stuff off desk to work on TEC stuff.
Nov 10 cleaned off chair to sit in cleaned off desk, Manna shirts still on one chair
Nov 11 Day of Remembrance all those who have fought in battle and for those hurt trying to navigate my space.
Nov 12 110 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox delivered diverted my concerns for the well being of my office
Nov 13- floor cleaned off table cleaned off and removed books put away. Desk still a disaster.
Nov 14 floor cleaned off but not vacuumed
Nov 15 floor vacuumed Desk a bit better, Manna Shirts still sitting and waiting.
Nov 16 plans for cleaning desk.

keeping up with the jones

Well here I am blogging. Everyone is doing it. I thought that I would give it a whrill, how hard could it be??? But somewhere in the back of my mind I can hear my mom's voice" if they were going to jump off the bridge would you do that too?"

But really, folks who is going to read some crazy ramblings about a youth pastor who is on fire for the Lord and has a passion to share the Good News with youth?

I am sure that there will be some of you who say yeah right how long is this going to continue. But for those who stick itout with me, you will get to know me better, the kids I work with and join me on this crazy ride I call life.